Shanghai, China
Legion
Colosseum in Rome, Italy
our basic skill set, once developed, can
travel very well.
PM: Do you have any advice for any
young scouts just starting out and
why?
EC: One of the best pieces of advice I got
came early on in my career. I was advised
to work with and learn from as many
location managers as possible. Every
location professional has their own style
of working and each production has
different needs. My early goal was to
never turn down work. I welcomed every
opportunity to work with someone new;
even if it was a production that didn't
pay well. I wanted my skill set to be as
well-rounded as possible.
PM: What are your tools of the
trade? What tech gadget or tool
can't you live without?
EC: Currently, my main camera is the
Sony A6000, however, on rainy days,
I'll use an Olympus TG-4. I like using a
camera that shoots good panoramas
and stills. Some productions just want
to see stills; others want to see lots of
panoramas or a mix of both. I also think
Google Earth has become a big part of
our department, and because we're in
BC, a good-quality waterproof camera is
very handy in our wet climate.
PM: What made you decide to join
the LMGI?
EC: I decided to join the LMGI last year
because of what it has the potential to
evolve into—in its global aspect, it is
the future of our craft. So for me, it was
about what it can eventually be that
made me want to support it. I see it as a
strong network where professionals from
all over the world can reach out and help
each other develop best practices. In the
past year, more and more people here in
BC have joined, which is a positive sign.
The LMGI Awards and LMGI Compass
have also become cornerstones in our
industry, promoting what we do.
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